Gear Oil change how-to? Options

[Syaoran]

So I'm ready to do a gear oil change along with an oil and filter change, but the thing is I don't know where the plugs are exactly.

I tried making sense out of the BGB but I can't visualize it. Can I pour in the gear oil through the reverse light switch hole? (after removing the switch)

EDIT: also, how much gear oil should I use? I've seen 2.5qts and 3.5qts in different places... so I'm kinda confused. Using Synchromesh by Pennzoil

This post has been edited by Syaoran: Aug 24, 2012 - 10:58 AM

[nics]

info is in the stickies.

[Special_Edy]

There is a plug on the bottom passenger side and a plug on the front near the top. I think they were something like 21mm on my 94 GT.

If the car is on a level surface then all you have to do is fill till it starts overflowing, if the car isnt level then its apx. 2.6 quarts though you may wanna double check me on that. Pennzoil syncromesh is what Im running(its fixed my 3rd gear shift) and I think 75w-90 is the viscosity.

[Syaoran]

There is a plug on the bottom passenger side and a plug on the front near the top. I think they were something like 21mm on my 94 GT.

If the car is on a level surface then all you have to do is fill till it starts overflowing, if the car isnt level then its apx. 2.6 quarts though you may wanna double check me on that. Pennzoil syncromesh is what Im running(its fixed my 3rd gear shift) and I think 75w-90 is the viscosity.

So you've had no issues with the Synchromesh so far? How long has it been since? I've read around MR2 forums (lots more info) that the S54 likes MT-90 better but that Synchromesh will work.

Thanks for the info, I'll go and see if I can find the fill plug before removing the drain plug.

[trdproven]

There is a plug on the bottom passenger side and a plug on the front near the top. I think they were something like 21mm on my 94 GT.

If the car is on a level surface then all you have to do is fill till it starts overflowing, if the car isnt level then its apx. 2.6 quarts though you may wanna double check me on that. Pennzoil syncromesh is what Im running(its fixed my 3rd gear shift) and I think 75w-90 is the viscosity.

hmm let me doublecheck that cus the tranny is on the driver side. im not too sure about this one unless someone recalls.

[Syaoran]

There is a plug on the bottom passenger side and a plug on the front near the top. I think they were something like 21mm on my 94 GT.

If the car is on a level surface then all you have to do is fill till it starts overflowing, if the car isnt level then its apx. 2.6 quarts though you may wanna double check me on that. Pennzoil syncromesh is what Im running(its fixed my 3rd gear shift) and I think 75w-90 is the viscosity.

hmm let me doublecheck that cus the tranny is on the driver side. im not too sure about this one unless someone recalls.

Kinda awkward but the tranny fill plug is facing downward 45* and the drain plug is parallel to the floor.

Fill plug is below the slave cylinder and the drain plug is right below the driver side axle.

[trdproven]

something like that

[CRBCelica]

is penziol the best for our cars? 5sfe???

[Syaoran]

is penziol the best for our cars? 5sfe???

Pennzoil, Redline MTL, MT-90, Redline Shockproof Super Light Weight...


Basically use anything that is apt for soft metals or "yellow" metals as they call them.

[Special_Edy]

There is a plug on the bottom passenger side and a plug on the front near the top. I think they were something like 21mm on my 94 GT.

If the car is on a level surface then all you have to do is fill till it starts overflowing, if the car isnt level then its apx. 2.6 quarts though you may wanna double check me on that. Pennzoil syncromesh is what Im running(its fixed my 3rd gear shift) and I think 75w-90 is the viscosity.

hmm let me doublecheck that cus the tranny is on the driver side. im not too sure about this one unless someone recalls.

Kinda awkward but the tranny fill plug is facing downward 45* and the drain plug is parallel to the floor.

Fill plug is below the slave cylinder and the drain plug is right below the driver side axle.

Whoops you got me, driver side!

[easternpiro1]

yes its driver side, and there are two plugs that sorta blend in, but will stand out if you look hard enough. as stated before, drain out of the bottom plug fully, then fill the top plug on level surface until it overflows. it will take a LONG TIME but IIRC its almost 3 quarts.

my car does not shift well... Ive been using 75-90 IIRC but I may have to try this MT-90 From redline....

[Syaoran]

yes its driver side, and there are two plugs that sorta blend in, but will stand out if you look hard enough. as stated before, drain out of the bottom plug fully, then fill the top plug on level surface until it overflows. it will take a LONG TIME but IIRC its almost 3 quarts.

my car does not shift well... Ive been using 75-90 IIRC but I may have to try this MT-90 From redline....

Should I get vinyl tubing or can i squeeze the grease in using the spout that comes with it?

[easternpiro1]

if you want an easier life, i would get the long tube.... it takes forever for it to seep into the tranny, and you will be waiting forever if you just use the spout.

[Special_Edy]

yes its driver side, and there are two plugs that sorta blend in, but will stand out if you look hard enough. as stated before, drain out of the bottom plug fully, then fill the top plug on level surface until it overflows. it will take a LONG TIME but IIRC its almost 3 quarts.

my car does not shift well... Ive been using 75-90 IIRC but I may have to try this MT-90 From redline....

Should I get vinyl tubing or can i squeeze the grease in using the spout that comes with it?

There is a hand pump with a clear tube attached which will screw onto the top of the bottle. Its available at the local autoparts store for a couple bucks. Makes fillin trannys super easy

[easternpiro1]

yes its driver side, and there are two plugs that sorta blend in, but will stand out if you look hard enough. as stated before, drain out of the bottom plug fully, then fill the top plug on level surface until it overflows. it will take a LONG TIME but IIRC its almost 3 quarts.

my car does not shift well... Ive been using 75-90 IIRC but I may have to try this MT-90 From redline....

Should I get vinyl tubing or can i squeeze the grease in using the spout that comes with it?

There is a hand pump with a clear tube attached which will screw onto the top of the bottle. Its available at the local autoparts store for a couple bucks. Makes fillin trannys super easy

REALLY?!?!? well i know what im gettin next!!!!! lol

[trdproven]

theres also a funnel with a long tube and its a pretty big funnel, just fill it up heavy and it will eventually all go in a lot.